Comments on: Is Condensed Water the Salvation for Developing Countries? http://cleantechnica.com/2009/09/17/is-condensed-water-the-salvation-for-developing-countries/ Clean Tech News & Views: Solar Energy News. Wind Energy News. EV News. & More. Mon, 29 Dec 2014 14:33:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.1 By: Rangachari Anand http://cleantechnica.com/2009/09/17/is-condensed-water-the-salvation-for-developing-countries/#comment-7088 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:01:46 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3420#comment-7088 A simple idea that I have been toying with is to simply run a room size dehumidifier powered by a solar panel. I have one that I use in my basement that seems to produce at least 10 to 20 gallons of water a day. I am sure it would be easy to create a low voltage version that could directly be powered by solar cells.

]]> By: Rangachari Anand http://cleantechnica.com/2009/09/17/is-condensed-water-the-salvation-for-developing-countries/#comment-24322 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:01:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3420#comment-24322 A simple idea that I have been toying with is to simply run a room size dehumidifier powered by a solar panel. I have one that I use in my basement that seems to produce at least 10 to 20 gallons of water a day. I am sure it would be easy to create a low voltage version that could directly be powered by solar cells.

]]> By: K Mann http://cleantechnica.com/2009/09/17/is-condensed-water-the-salvation-for-developing-countries/#comment-7086 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:12:42 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3420#comment-7086 there’s a company called eco-blue that makes a great product that sounds even better than this and it’s cheaper. i wanted to set up a system that was completely self sustained but these things seem to use a considerable amount of electricty so on my budget i could not afford the solar pv panels it would take just to operate the unit.

]]> By: K Mann http://cleantechnica.com/2009/09/17/is-condensed-water-the-salvation-for-developing-countries/#comment-24320 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:12:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3420#comment-24320 there’s a company called eco-blue that makes a great product that sounds even better than this and it’s cheaper. i wanted to set up a system that was completely self sustained but these things seem to use a considerable amount of electricty so on my budget i could not afford the solar pv panels it would take just to operate the unit.

]]> By: K Mann http://cleantechnica.com/2009/09/17/is-condensed-water-the-salvation-for-developing-countries/#comment-24321 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:12:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3420#comment-24321 there’s a company called eco-blue that makes a great product that sounds even better than this and it’s cheaper. i wanted to set up a system that was completely self sustained but these things seem to use a considerable amount of electricty so on my budget i could not afford the solar pv panels it would take just to operate the unit.

]]> By: Charles Vismeg http://cleantechnica.com/2009/09/17/is-condensed-water-the-salvation-for-developing-countries/#comment-24319 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:59:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3420#comment-24319 I believe this proposal has merit, but quote: “…30% relative humidity, which is akin to some of the driest deserts in the world …” is not quite true. Because of this condition successsful implementation is somewhat limited not to the driest regions. Such water obtained is distilled H2O and needs minerals supplements. Deserts may not get green in this method but obtaining healthy drinking water is a win in itself.

]]> By: Charles Vismeg http://cleantechnica.com/2009/09/17/is-condensed-water-the-salvation-for-developing-countries/#comment-7085 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:59:37 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3420#comment-7085 I believe this proposal has merit, but quote: “…30% relative humidity, which is akin to some of the driest deserts in the world …” is not quite true. Because of this condition successsful implementation is somewhat limited not to the driest regions. Such water obtained is distilled H2O and needs minerals supplements. Deserts may not get green in this method but obtaining healthy drinking water is a win in itself.

]]> By: Frank DeFreytas http://cleantechnica.com/2009/09/17/is-condensed-water-the-salvation-for-developing-countries/#comment-7084 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:53:24 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3420#comment-7084 No Krissy, although an interesting point, we do not have to worry about removing that small amount of humidity from the air.

Using the the sun to not only make electricity but a direct vacuum system on a black container with a one way valve may suffice for the system. Obviously working efficiently only in sunlight, it would be a boon to areas with no option for water. Even if it only produced 1/2 the stated amount of water.

Kudo’s to DH9 from DewPointe

Thank you Cleantechnica.com for continuing to share great innovative developments and ideas. And also providing the Comment section so we may ‘discuss'; not like so many of our politicians who scream, overreact and are far more unbelieveable than TV soaps and Reality shows. PAH-Leeze GROW UP !!!!

Humbly, Frank

]]> By: Frank DeFreytas http://cleantechnica.com/2009/09/17/is-condensed-water-the-salvation-for-developing-countries/#comment-24317 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:53:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3420#comment-24317 No Krissy, although an interesting point, we do not have to worry about removing that small amount of humidity from the air.

Using the the sun to not only make electricity but a direct vacuum system on a black container with a one way valve may suffice for the system. Obviously working efficiently only in sunlight, it would be a boon to areas with no option for water. Even if it only produced 1/2 the stated amount of water.

Kudo’s to DH9 from DewPointe

Thank you Cleantechnica.com for continuing to share great innovative developments and ideas. And also providing the Comment section so we may ‘discuss'; not like so many of our politicians who scream, overreact and are far more unbelieveable than TV soaps and Reality shows. PAH-Leeze GROW UP !!!!

Humbly, Frank

]]> By: Frank DeFreytas http://cleantechnica.com/2009/09/17/is-condensed-water-the-salvation-for-developing-countries/#comment-24318 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:53:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3420#comment-24318 No Krissy, although an interesting point, we do not have to worry about removing that small amount of humidity from the air.

Using the the sun to not only make electricity but a direct vacuum system on a black container with a one way valve may suffice for the system. Obviously working efficiently only in sunlight, it would be a boon to areas with no option for water. Even if it only produced 1/2 the stated amount of water.

Kudo’s to DH9 from DewPointe

Thank you Cleantechnica.com for continuing to share great innovative developments and ideas. And also providing the Comment section so we may ‘discuss'; not like so many of our politicians who scream, overreact and are far more unbelieveable than TV soaps and Reality shows. PAH-Leeze GROW UP !!!!

Humbly, Frank

]]> By: krissy http://cleantechnica.com/2009/09/17/is-condensed-water-the-salvation-for-developing-countries/#comment-7083 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:17:34 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3420#comment-7083 Something tells me that sucking humidity out of the air could lead to a disaster. Wouldnt that just make our climate drier?

]]> By: krissy http://cleantechnica.com/2009/09/17/is-condensed-water-the-salvation-for-developing-countries/#comment-24316 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:17:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3420#comment-24316 Something tells me that sucking humidity out of the air could lead to a disaster. Wouldnt that just make our climate drier?

]]> By: Raum http://cleantechnica.com/2009/09/17/is-condensed-water-the-salvation-for-developing-countries/#comment-7082 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:33:49 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3420#comment-7082 I looked at their diagram. There is no mineral supplement stage. That worries me. Pure water absorbs a LOT of minerals from your body. Important minerals like calcium and magnesium might be hard to replace in growing children of a 3rd world nation.

Given the cost, I don’t see why an inflatable distiller with a small solar powered UV filter and straw filter couldn’t do 75% of the job for 1/20th the price. Don’t forget to count the cost of the replacement filters and how you will get them to this unit if it’s used.

]]> By: Raum http://cleantechnica.com/2009/09/17/is-condensed-water-the-salvation-for-developing-countries/#comment-24315 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:33:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3420#comment-24315 I looked at their diagram. There is no mineral supplement stage. That worries me. Pure water absorbs a LOT of minerals from your body. Important minerals like calcium and magnesium might be hard to replace in growing children of a 3rd world nation.

Given the cost, I don’t see why an inflatable distiller with a small solar powered UV filter and straw filter couldn’t do 75% of the job for 1/20th the price. Don’t forget to count the cost of the replacement filters and how you will get them to this unit if it’s used.

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